The big Bolton Wanderers song choice

ONE of my favourite bands of the 1980s have enjoyed a revival this week, thanks to Aberdeen Football Club.

Dons fans re-worded one of the band’s most famous songs “Don’t You Want Me” to include the name of midfielder, Peter Pawlett.

And incredibly, a campaign on social media has managed to get the classic tune into the top 10 most downloaded tracks.

Now my surprise at “The League’s” comeback was matched only by my shock that the top 10 actually still exists. I thought they’d done away with it at the same time as Global Hypercolour t-shirts and white dog poo.

Apparently, the Aberdeen fans are now asking Phil Oakey and Co to travel up to Pittodrie and perform the song at a gig.

The least they could do, I suppose.

I can’t really think of better half-time entertainment than the band who inspired your club’s best chant being out in the middle of the pitch strutting their stuff.

Now, I remember the strains of the White Stripes anthem “Seven Nation Army” being used when Marcos Alonso was playing at the Reebok, and Andy Lonergan was serenaded with a bit of Simon and Garfunkel (Mrs Robinson) whilst he was in the side earlier this season.

I have also heard fans try to start a song for Zat Knight to “Rhythm of the Night” by Corona, although personally I think it would be funnier being set to the DeBarge version.

But considering so few of Wanderers’ popular fans chants are based on tunes from popular bands, so perhaps it’s time to get one going?

Seeing as the Human League are up for this kind of thing – maybe Together in Electric Reams would be worth a go?

Ipsoregulated

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